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Veteran’s appreciation luncheon set for Nov. 13
Veteran’s appreciation luncheon set for Nov. 13
The Jonathan Hardin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Inc. is hosting a Veteran’s Apprecia-tion Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov.13. 10/25/2024 11:42 AM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, Oct. 10/25/2024 11:42 AM
Interstate 45 entrace ramp now closed
Interstate 45 entrace ramp now closed
Effective Oct. 21 the Interstate 45 Northbound Entrance north of Highway 84 is scheduled to be permanently closed. Motorists wishing to access I-45 northbound will need to continue along the East Frontage Road and utilize the I-45 Northbound Entrance to the north of FM 27. This closure is needed to construct the new I-45 Exit to FM 10/25/2024 11:42 AM
Candy with meaning
Candy with meaning
Jonathan Hardin Chapter, NSDAR, presents Freestone County Sheriff Jeremy Shipley with a bowl of candy to share with his deputies and employees. Each piece of candy given has its own meaning, such as LifeSavers to remind them of the many times they’ve been one. The many first responders in our rural area are greatly appreciated, and they all work together for our safety. Pictured, from left, are Shipley and Jonathan Hardin Chapter members Catherine Ethridge, Beverly Jones and Diane Pullin. 10/23/2024 11:00 PM
Roaring Royalty
Roaring Royalty
Royalty 10/23/2024 11:00 PM
THS Marching Band advances to area competition
THS Marching Band advances to area competition
The Mighty Teague High School Marching Band earned straight 1s from all three judges for a superior performance at the UIL 3A Region 8 Marching Contest held at Troy High School on Wednesday, Oct. 15. 10/23/2024 11:00 PM
Westwood could forfeit football games
Westwood could forfeit football games
WISD head coach facing suspension 10/23/2024 11:00 PM
Westwood could forfeit district football games
Westwood could forfeit district football games
10/21/2024 04:33 PM
JJ Bates and Rylie Swinson show off their Teague Lions and Fairfield Eagles sweatshirt from The Jaded Spade. They both have on a white button up underneath paired with Flying Monkey Jeans. Swinson is also wearing maroon and gold shoes from The Jaded Spade. See more photos, Page 3. Photos b...
Runway walk against cancer
The Freestone Cancer Support Group hosted its annual fall style show and dinner at the Fairfield Civic Center on Tuesday evening, Oct. 8. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Court ties up loose ends on grant funds
Court ties up loose ends on grant funds
The Freestone County commissioners held a meeting with ARPA representatives to finish the county’s report on the extreme weather event in May-June of this year. ARPA is the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides funds to counties and cities to assist in financial recovery from the pandemic. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Fall-like weather finally arrives
Fall-like weather finally arrives
An end to the unseasonably warm weather seen in Central Texas is expected this week, according to the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth. The weather service noted there would be a “mid-October chill” in the central United States this week as a cold front sinks to the south and into northern Mexi-co. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Fairfield wins district cross country meet
Fairfield wins district cross country meet
Both the Fairfield Eagles and Lady Eagles won the district cross country meet last Wednesday, Oct. 9, held in Fairfield to advance to Regionals in Huntsville on Tuesday, Oct. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Time is flying; turn to the Lord
Time is flying; turn to the Lord
October is nearly over which means Thanksgiving and Christmas are nearly here. I love that we have cooler weather in the forecast. There are only fivea more weeks of school left before Thanksgiving break. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Tariffs
Tariffs
I remember the first time I ever heard the term tariff was in my first economics course in college. A tariff is a tax applied to imported goods and collected by the federal government. It was used to protect infant industries at the founding of the United States as we struggled to build a diverse economy after the Revolution. It later became one of the major reasons contributing to the Civil War as it raised the price on manufactured goods used in the agriculture slave economy of the South but produced in the industrialized North. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
More stylin’ for cancer support
More stylin’ for cancer support
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Do you sound unprofessional?
Do you sound unprofessional?
My handy-dandy “column topic radar” lit up when I encountered an internet article called “12 Phrases You’re Using That Make You Sound Unprofessional.” (This is not to be confused with the equally intriguing online article titled “12 Phrases That Would’ve Been 13 Phrases If That %$#* Black Cat Hadn’t Revved Up My Superstitious Streak.”) The author helpfully pointed out a number of utterances that can make you appear immature, unfocused, unhelpful, inflexible, whiney, too casual or too something to all the delightfully judgmental Stepford Co-workers who impact your career trajectory. Yes, failure to put adequate thought into how you are perceived by colleagues can render you unqualified for that coveted Employee of the Month plaque. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Early voting begins next week for gen. election
Early voting begins next week for gen. election
Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct. 21 and ends on Nov. 1. Texas voters will be choosing from a full slate of candidates, from president to U.S. senator to various county positions. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Compassion park view
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